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Preferred Term:

alcoholic hepatitis

Definition:
Inflammation of the liver due to alcohol abuse. It is characterized by necrosis of hepatocytes, infiltration by neutrophils, and deposit of Mallory bodies. Depending on its severity, the inflammatory lesion may be reversible or progress to liver cirrhosis.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • chronic alcoholic hepatitis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/185109
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RDF/XMLCreated 2012-04-17, last modified 2012-11-30